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McKenna Woliczko, a five-star forward, is poised to become a cornerstone of Iowa Women's Basketball. Coach Jan Jensen praises her fundamentals and defensive instincts, while team additions aim to maximize her impact without immediate scoring pressure.
After a second‑round loss, Iowa’s roster is reshaping its identity, blending veteran leadership with fresh talent, and drawing inspiration from Caitlin Clark’s relentless work ethic.
The Hawkeyes turned a disappointing tournament exit into a catalyst for growth, with Stremlow leading the charge.
After a shocking second‑round defeat to Virginia, the Hawkeyes are using the memory of that loss to sharpen their game and chase a deeper tournament run.
Summer workouts mark the beginning of a strategic overhaul for Iowa women's basketball, as the team integrates a four‑out system, welcomes fresh talent, and braces for a demanding slate of games.
A seasoned lineup, high‑ranking preseason polls and a stifling defense position Michigan as a leading contender for the conference title.
Transfer Dani Carnegie, a former Georgia standout, has been selected for the USA 3×3 National Team that will compete in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas Conference in Ñuñoa, Chile. Coach Jan Jensen praises her adaptability while the roster blends new talent and returning players.
Ava Heiden, Iowa’s double‑major senior, announced she will stay with the Hawkeyes for three additional years, citing the NCAA’s new five‑year eligibility window and her desire to finish her finance and risk management degree while competing for a championship.
With a blend of returning veterans and fresh talent, the Hawkeyes are using summer workouts to fine‑tune a ‘four‑out, one‑in’ system and discover unexpected contributors before the fall campaign.
With five veterans and six newcomers, the Hawkeyes open summer practice on June 16, focusing on chemistry, a new "four‑out, one‑in" offense, and the potential for surprise standouts.
The Hawkeyes will face top contenders at home and on the road, with a schedule that blends manageable trips with marquee battles against UCLA, USC, Michigan and Ohio State
Iowa will host UConn in 2027‑28 after a scheduled away game next season, reviving a rivalry that sees the Huskies leading 7‑4, while both teams bring back key players and high‑profile recruits.
With only six players initially pledged for the 2026‑27 season, Iowa turned to the NCAA transfer portal, keeping key starters and adding five new faces, including ESPN‑ranked No. 3 prospect Dani Carnegie, to rebuild a roster capable of a Final Four run.
Bria Medina, the all‑time leading scorer at Knox College, is set to trade the intimate setting of a 50‑person crowd for the roar of 15,000 fans in Iowa City, as she joins the Hawkeyes for her final year of eligibility.
The Tucson native averaged 23.6 points per game at Knox College and earned historic conference honors before signing with the University of Iowa.
Bria Medina, a junior guard from Knox College, has officially signed with the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball program, bringing her 23.6 points per game average and award‑winning accolades to the team.